The Importance of the Study of History

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Most universities require every student, regardless of their major, to take at least two history courses. Most students take these history courses because they are required to do so. This raises the question, why study history? What is the importance of history to a common being? History is something that has happened and is factual. By knowing these facts, its students can learn how to progress and advance not making the same mistakes. Studying history also provides a sense of respect and pride from its students towards a society. History can also help its students improve many skills needed for other fields of life. The study of history is very important to a society.

History is a relevant topic for an individual and a society to analyze, because it allows them to benefit from previous experiences and advance positively from it. History shows that the world as one sees now is not the same as it was centuries or even decades ago. Every society learns from the past and makes adjustments to improve. One prime example of this is the advancement of warfare equipment and tactics. The weaponry used during the Middle Ages are not remotely close to the machinery used in the nuclear era of today. During the beginning of the Middle Ages, wars were primarily fought by militia and swordsmen. Once it was realized that mere hand-to-hand combat would cause huge casualties, long-range arrows began seeing the war-fields. From them came the mighty trebuchets, cannons, battle ships, each being more powerful than the previous. Each war was used as a history lesson to teach what improvements and adjustments had to be made in order to be more successful. The importance of the study of history goes beyond the lessons learned in warfare. The American...

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...he students learn how to review conflicting interpretations. It teaches the student to think outside the box and use subjective observation to come to conclusions. These skills enhanced by the study of history helps its students to be better persons in various aspects of life.

The study of history is very important for a society. The lessons learned from history whether it is of warfare, or of government help make better choices for the future. The study of history instills a sense of pride and respect in the hearts of the students. The study of history also boosts the overall skills of a person studying it, since history is a study that complements many other fields of study. The study of history is very important for mankind because of the effects it has on its students.

Works Cited

Szasz, Ferenc M. "Quotes about History." History Teacher. 03 June 2004

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